Description
This Fresh Strawberry Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a sweet and tangy gelatin filling made from lemon-lime soda and strawberry jello, combined with fresh strawberries in a crisp pie crust. It’s a quick and refreshing treat perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Mixture
- 1 (12-ounce) can lemon-lime soda
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry jello
Fruit
- 1 (16-ounce) box container fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved
Pie Crust
- 1 (9-inch) prepared pie crust (regular or graham cracker crust), baked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the gelatin base: In a medium saucepan, combine the lemon-lime soda and cornstarch. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, maintaining the boil until the liquid becomes nearly clear, approximately 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the strawberry jello powder until fully dissolved.
- Prepare the strawberries: While the gelatin mixture cools, wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove their hulls, and cut them in half to prepare for folding into the gelatin.
- Combine strawberries and gelatin: Once the gelatin mixture has cooled to room temperature, gently stir in the prepared strawberries ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the strawberry and gelatin mixture into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Chill to set: Place the assembled pie in the refrigerator and chill until the gelatin is firm and set, typically around 3-4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Slice the pie and serve with an optional dollop of fresh whipped cream or whipped topping for added indulgence.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
- Ensure the pie crust is fully cooled before adding the gelatin mixture to prevent sogginess.
- You can substitute lemon-lime soda with a similar carbonated citrus soda if preferred.
- This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for freshness.
- To make it diabetic-friendly, consider using sugar-free jello and a sugar-free soda alternative.
